Cider Beef Stew

• 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 3 cups apple cider
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 3 ribs celery, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 2 medium onions, cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water

1. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil;
2. drain.
3. Add cider vinegar, salt, thyme and pepper;
4. bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours.
6. Add potatoes, carrots, celery and onions.
7. Return to a boil.
8. Reduce heat;
9. cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender.

beef stew meat, vegetable oil, apple cider, cider vinegar, salt, thyme, pepper, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, flour, water

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=35854 (may not work)